Wild at Heart

Picture-Perfect Encounters Around Every Bend

WIldlife

Wild Wyoming

Wildlife Watching & Hunting

Experience abundant wildlife, wide-open landscapes, memorable photography opportunities, and Wyoming hunting traditions throughout Converse County.

Watch the Wild Come to Life

Wildlife Watching & Outdoor Photography

Converse County is one of Wyoming’s most rewarding destinations for wildlife watching and outdoor photography.

Elk, pronghorn antelope, black bears, mule deer, whitetail deer, and many other species can be found across the county’s mountain landscapes, river corridors, rolling grasslands, and open prairies.

Through a Local Lens

Wildlife Watching & Photography

Douglas photographer Ron Hayes has made his mark in the world of wildlife photography and shares helpful tips for viewing and photographing Wyoming’s remarkable wildlife.

From the mountains along the southern skyline to the open prairies stretching north, Douglas, Glenrock, and the surrounding countryside provide countless opportunities to observe wildlife and capture an unforgettable image.

Where Wildlife Thrives

Mountain Wildlife

Explore higher elevations and forested areas where elk, mule deer, black bears, and other Wyoming wildlife may be found.

Prairie Wildlife

Watch for pronghorn antelope, deer, birds of prey, and other species across Converse County’s broad grasslands and open spaces.

Photography

Bring your camera and take advantage of changing light, dramatic skies, natural habitats, and expansive Wyoming scenery.

Plan Your Wyoming Hunt

Hunting & Hunting Licenses

Outdoorsmen and women are drawn to Converse County by its abundant wildlife, diverse habitats, and longstanding hunting traditions.

Hunting licenses, season information, regulations, draw applications, and hunter resources are administered by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

Before You Head Into the Field

Licenses & Regulations

Review current Wyoming hunting regulations, license requirements, season dates, application information, and other official resources before heading into the field.

Visit Wyoming Game & Fish

A Douglas Tradition

Annual Hunter's Barbecues

Each October, the Douglas community welcomes hunters to town during its annual Hunter's Barbecues. These community gatherings celebrate hunting season and offer visitors a warm Converse County welcome.